Artists and Movements

If I say ‘Van Gogh’, what comes to mind? Probably ears (or rather, the absence of one), starry skies and… sunflowers, lots of sunflowers. Today, I want to take you on a journey of discovery through one of the most beloved series of paintings in art history: The Sunflowers. Those golden flowers that seem to […]

The Picasso Museum in Malaga is one of the main attractions in the Spanish city and offers a remarkable collection of the artist’s works. There are several options for visiting the museum that I highly recommend to make the most of the experience. You can then dedicate yourself to other wonderful attractions in Malaga, one […]

On the night of Oct. 17-18, 1969, Caravaggio’s Nativity with Saints Lawrence and Francis of Assisi, one of the masterpieces of Italian Baroque, was stolen under mysterious circumstances from the Oratory Chapel of San Lorenzo in Palermo, Italy.The theft of this painting, made in 1609 during the last period of Caravaggio’s life, left a void […]

One of the works lost during World War II is The Portrait of a Young Man by Raphael Sanzio, one of the masters of the Italian Renaissance. The painting disappeared in 1945 during the chaos of the last days of World War II, and it was a great loss since this work is considered one […]

Everyone agrees that on a trip to Madrid Pablo Picasso’s majestic “Guernica” on display at the Prado Museum is a must-see, but perhaps not everyone knows how significant an impact Barcelona had on the life and work of the famous Cubist painter. Right in the heart of the Born district, Barcelona is home to a […]

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, one of the most revolutionary and influential artists of his time, left behind an artistic legacy that continues to amaze and inspire. However, not all of Caravaggio’s paintings have survived to the present day.Caravaggio’s life was certainly troubled, but some of his works have also experienced complicated events. In fact, some […]

The history of art is made up of enigmas and mysteries.There are works of art of inestimable value and beauty that, due to the vicissitudes of history, have disappeared without a trace. These masterpieces, once admired and celebrated, have become legends, and their absence is as powerful a reminder as the presence of works that […]

Have you ever wondered how Leonardo da Vinci’s life could have left such an indelible mark on the history of art and science?Leonardo da Vinci is the genius of the Renaissance, no one doubts it, but what he achieved during his lifetime has spanned the centuries like a beacon of ingenuity and creativity. In this […]

Have you ever wondered what secrets lie behind Caravaggio’s The Taking of Christ, one of the most intense and emotionally charged works of Baroque art? Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, who was born in Milan in 1571 and died in Porto Ercole in 1610, is known for his ability to capture humanity and spirituality in his […]

There is a hidden place in Florence where Michelangelo Buonarroti left the mark of his genius. This place is Michelangelo’s secret room in the Medici Chapels, which has finally opened to the public. Here is why you must see it and why it is so important. Michelangelo’s Secret Room of the Medici Chapels: A Hidden […]

Have you ever imagined a completely new art experience, immersed in seamless beauty? Well, the new route of the Leonardo’s Last Supper and the new spaces are about to turn wishes into reality. In the world of art and culture, innovations are not only limited to what is painted on canvas or carved in stone, but […]

Caravaggio’s Bacchus is a timeless masterpiece that captures the spirit and essence of the Roman god of wine and intoxication of the senses. In this post I will describe this extraordinary work of art and we will discover together how Caravaggio, with his mastery in painting light and shadow, managed to convey the sensuality and […]

FUN FACTS ABOUT MICHELANGELO The famous painter, architect, and sculptor, Michelangelo Buonarroti, is a great artist of the Italian Renaissance period. Unfortunately, the artist spent most of his time in Rome and passed away at 88. His work reflected intensity, pragmatism, and psychological perception. And probably, for this reason, he received commissions from wealthy, powerful […]

ANDY WARHOL, MUSIC AND FASHION The relationship between Andy Warhol, music and fashion is essential to understanding the importance of his artistic production. If in fact Warhol is the most important exponent of Pop Art, it is due to the fact that he turned the artist’s studio into a creativity factory. Andy Warhol’s life is […]

ANDY WARHOL, CELEBRITIES AND THE FACTORY Andy Warhol was a genius artist, a leading exponent of Pop Art but also an artist capable of revitalising an artistic genre considered outdated such as the portrait. Andy Warhol’s relationship with celebrities and the organisation of his Factory allowed him to be an artist perfectly in his time […]

ANDY WARHOL FROM ADVERTISING TO POP ART Andrew Warhola, known as Andy Warhol, was born in 1928 in Pittsburgh, and was the greatest innovator of art in the 20th century from advertising to Pop Art The insight that made him famous was borrowed from the language of advertising. He repeats an image over and over […]

THE PORTRAIT OF POPE JULIUS II BY RAFFAELLO: ANALYSIS AND CURIOSITIES There are two versions of Raphael’s portrait of Julius II. The first is currently in London and was painted in 1511, while the second is in Italy, dated around 1512 and is kept in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. In this post, I describe […]

WHO WAS RAFFAELLO’S YOUNG WOMAN AND WHERE TO SEE HER TODAY Who was actually Raphael’s young woman (La Muta) and why did the artist correct the work several times? This portrait has sparked scholarly speculation, prompted investigations in the archives and fuelled many stories, but still has not unravelled its mysteries. We know almost nothing […]

DANIELE DA VOLTERRA AND MICHELANGELO’S BRONZE PORTRAITS Daniele Ricciarelli, known as Daniele da Volterra (1509 – 1566), was a friend and pupil of Michelangelo Buonarroti and was present at the master’s death in his Roman home on 18 February 1564. By virtue of this bond between the pupil and his master, Leonardo Buonarroti, Michelangelo’s nephew, […]

THE MADONNA LIA AND THE STUDENTS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI The Madonna Lia, painted by Francesco Napolitano, is part of a group of works executed in Leonardo da Vinci’s Milanese workshop at the end of the 15th century, during the years when Leonardo was engaged in numerous assignments at the Sforza court. Here is what […]